Moore Street electricity substation, Brutalist electricity substation in Sheffield, England
Moore Street electricity substation is a concrete structure at the intersection of Moore Street and Hanover Way, displaying bold structural forms and exposed surfaces typical of late 1960s Brutalist design. The facility was built as a functional power distribution station and continues to serve that purpose for Sheffield's electrical network.
The structure was designed by Jefferson Sheard & Partners between 1965 and 1968 for the Central Electricity Generating Board as Britain modernized its power infrastructure. It emerged during a period when the country was rebuilding essential services with contemporary, function-focused buildings.
The building received Grade II listed status in 2013, marking its importance as an example of post-war British industrial architecture.
The building stands at a central location where Moore Street meets Hanover Way, making it easy to spot and reach on foot. This site lies near Sheffield's city center and is accessible from main pedestrian routes through the area.
The structure received special lighting in 2010 that transforms its concrete surfaces at night into a glowing landmark. This nighttime illumination turned an industrial utility building into an unexpected focal point along Sheffield's inner relief road.
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